Court Mandated Courses

For the past 20 years, Mission College Community Education has worked with the Santa Clara County Courts and Probation Departments to provide effective and comprehensive drug, alcohol and anger management education. All workshops are conducted by licensed Psychotherapists/Marriage & Family Therapists experienced in educating and counseling minors, adults and couples. Workshops may be referred or mandated, but are open to anyone for any purpose.

Drug Diversion, Anger Management, Shoplifting/Petty Theft and Health Education Programs that satisfy court requirements. Each class is held one time per month.

Anger Management - $150*

This 4-hour Saturday course is for clients cited or arrested for domestic disturbances or situations needing conflict resolution or for individuals looking to improve these skills. The courts, employers, parents, teachers or the probation department may refer clients to this class. Referrals may be accepted from other agencies or self-referred.This class is expandable up to 32 hours (by arrangement with additional fees). Students completing this course will be better equipped to deal with daily stressors and manage specific anger-provoking situations. Students will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the class. Course Covers:

Conflict resolution techniques and theories and components of anger.

Stress management techniques and communication skills training.

The effect of other anger on self and others.

* expandable up to 28 hours by arrangement with additional fees, please call in for classes more than 4 hours.

This 6-hour Saturday course for clients under 21 years of age who have been cited for possession and use of alcohol and other drugs. Referrals are made by the courts, employers, parents, teachers or the probation department. Referrals may also be accepted from other agencies or self-referred.Course Covers:

A 6-hour Saturday class for clients who have been cited and or arrested for possession of Marijuana and are mandated by the courts, employers, parent or probation department. Referrals may also be accepted from other agencies or self-referred.

This course is designed to help clients examine their behavior, attitudes, and actions and to assist clients in identifying negative behaviors that lead to theft. Students will learn how to identify the necessary steps that would allow them to curb compulsive behaviors and make better decisions and judgments that will lead to a positive change in their lives.

Impulse control and alternative behavior

Cause, effect and consequences of committing theft

Taking control and being responsible for one's own attitudes and behaviors

Identifying and distinguishing between wants and needs

Goal setting and establishing priorities

Defining and clarifying personal values

Stress management, self motivation and trust building exercises

Identifying and defining positive behavior and attitude for a crime free life

Registration

*NOTE: Registration closes at 4:00pm the Thursday before each class. No walk-ins will be accepted on the day of the class. Students must bring a copy of their registration confirmation to present to the instructor.

Refund Policy: Please be advised that if you miss any portion of a class, a certificate will not be issued and you will be required to pay a re-scheduling fee of $50 to attend another class. There will be no refunds for missing your scheduled class. If students need to cancel or reschedule their class, they must do so no later than 48 hours prior to the class date. No refund will be issued for failure to cancel in advance.